St. Matthew Catholic Church 10703 Wurzbach Rd

St. Matthew Catholic Church 10703 Wurzbach Rd. San Antonio, TX 78230-2499

NET ADDRESS: http://www.stmatts.org

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING (All Offices) ST. MATTHEW CATHOLIC SCHOOL (210) 478-5000 (210) 478-5099

“The mission of St. Matthew Catholic Church is to be a welcoming community that encounters Christ through prayer, sacraments, and charitable service.”

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St. Matthew Catholic Church 10703 Wurzbach Rd. San Antonio, Texas 78230-2499 210 478-5000 NET ADDRESS: www.stmatts.org WORSHIP SERVICE WEEKEND MASS Saturday 5:30 pm Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11 am, 11:15 am McDonald Family Center Gym Children’s Liturgy of the Word & Eucharist, 12:45 pm (All Spanish Mass ) and 6:00 pm

DAILY MASS Church Mon.—Fri. 6:00, 8:15 am , 12:05 & 6:00 pm; PASTORAL COUNCIL PRESIDENT 478-5000 Sat., 8:15 am Chapel of Eucharistic Adoration Always Open Dr. Jennifer Grenardo, Ed.D. Penance Wednesday 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. [email protected] Saturday 4:00 - 5:30 pm Church (Or you FINANCE COUNCIL 325-3292 may make an appointment with one of the parish priests) Chris Carmona BUILDING COMMITTEE 492-2401 Anointing of the Sick SECOND Sunday 2:00 pm Bob Mason and Also on First Friday following 12:05 pm SCHOOL COUNCIL PRESIDENT Michael Martinez 558-9117 Prayer Groups English Thursday 7:00 pm SCHOOL PRINCIPAL 478-5099 Espanol Monday 8:00 pm Alvin Caro Novena to Miraculous Medal Tuesday 7:30 pm SCHOOL PTC Christiane Garcia, President 316-4356 PASTOR 478-5000 [email protected] Rev. Dennis D. Aréchiga PRIESTS 478-5000 ALTAR SERVERS Rev. Michel Bineen, CICM Richard and Carrie Fuhrmann 492-2064 Rev. Jake Empereur, SJ Msgr. Juan Alfaro (Living in Residence) CATECHESIS-EDUCATION 478-5000 DEACONS Sister Therese Gleitz (Children) 478-5010 Deacon Wilbur Hoelscher (Senior Deacon) 342-0351 Mari Vallone ( Liturgy w/Children) 478-5019 Deacon Pete Cuellar 410-7591 Michelle Weekley (High School Coordinator) 478-5011 Deacon Tom Fox 521-3377 Deacon Alonzo Guzman, Jr. 558-6294 Gail Dereszewski, (Adult Education/RCIA Director) 478-5004 Deacon Tom Houle 865-0092 Beth Duarte (Adult Education Ministries/ACTS) 478-5006 Deacon Norman Kutschenreuter 525-8245 Deacon Norman Kutschenreuter 478-5060 Deacon Rafael Lara 601-0800 (Annulments and Convalidations) Deacon Gabriel Mendiola 478-5000 Deacon Michael Nealis 478-5000 COUNSELORS 478-5000 Deacon Oscar Vela, Jr. 413-1463 Maria Leavy Hoelscher, Ph.D., LMFT 478-5005 RETIRED DEACONS Judith Poston, LCSW 478-5016 Deas Ernesto Garza, Keith Werner, Roberto Rios Mari Gonzalez, M.Ed., LPC 478-5018 ADMINISTRATION STAFF 478-5000 COMMENTATORS/LECTORS 857-8025 Paul Canales (Business Manager) 478-5007 Danny Padron Bernard Zarazua (Facilities Manager) 478-5001 EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 342-0351 Kay Moczygemba (Pastor/Priests/Parish Secretary) 478-5003 Deacon Wilbur Hoelscher (Senior Deacon) 478-5013 Ginger Wurz (Catechesis Secretary) 478-5008 HOSPITALITY 641-7670 Ursula Flowe (Bookkeeper) 478-5014 Richard Loza Georgia Wall (Senior Center Manager) 478-5017 MUSIC COORDINATOR 478-5000 Bruce Orey (Consolation Ministry) 478-5036 Sister Therese Gleitz 478-5010 Chris Juarez, (Parish Athletic Director) 478-5027 Bill Cancel (Refugee Ministry) 478-5029

OFFICE HOURS PHONE PARISH ADMINISTRATION Mon-Fri 8am to 7pm, Sat 9am-12N 478-5000 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION Mon-Fri 8am to 4pm 478-5099 SENIOR NUTRITION CENTER Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12:30 pm 478-5024 SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL Tues-Sat 8:00 am to 12:00 pm (Noon) 478-5020

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS MEETING DAY TIME PARISH ORGANIZATIONS MEETING DAY TIME Blessed Sacrament & Altar Society 1st Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Men’s Club – Holy Name Society 2nd Monday 7:00 p.m. ACTS Core Group 1st Mon 7:00 p.m. Novena of the Miraculous Medal Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. Athletic Association 1st Thursday 7:30 p.m. Parish Pastoral Council 2nd Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Cancer Support Group 4th Monday 7:00 p.m. Perpetual Adoration Mike Robles 579-0716 Catholic Daughters of America 3rd Monday 7:00 p.m. Prayer Group (English) Thursdays 7:00 p.m. Children’s Liturgy of the Word Sundays (MCDFCenter Gym) 9:15 a.m. Refugee Ministry 4th Thursday 478-5029 Children’s Mass Sundays(MCDFCenter Gym)11:15 a.m. Respect Life Ministry Deacon Pete Cuellar 410-7591 Choirs - ACTS Sundays 7:30 a.m. School Council 3rd Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Adults Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. SCOTS(Dolores Mc Atee) Twice Monthly 340-5449 Bilingual Tuesdays 8:00 p.m. Scouts (Boys) Stephen Tipps 694-0152 Children’s Saturdays 4:30 p.m. Scouts – Cubs Charles Butcher 437-3057 Family Folk Sundays 5:00 p.m. Scouts -Girl Sharon Beiter 275-6461 Youth Sundays 10:00 a.m. Society of St. Vincent de Paul Tuesday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. - Christian Meditations Wednesdays7-8p.m. 445-1107 12 Noon Confraternity of Our Lady of Spanish Prayer Group Mondays 8:00-9:00 p.m. Guadalupe 1st Sunday 11:00 a.m. St. Matthew’s Mission Group 2nd Tuesday 7PM 344-7310 Finance Council 3rdWednesday 7:00 p.m. St. Matthew’s Singles (40+) Thursdays (VJ House) 7:00 p.m. Faith Based Mental Health Support 3rd Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Transportation Ministry 2-3 Days’ Notice 478-5000 Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree 1st Tuesday 7:30 p.m. VIP Club (Mature Adults) 4th Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus 4th Degree 3rd Thursday 7:00 p.m. Widow/Widower 1st & 3rd Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Legion of Mary Monday 7:00 p.m. YC 3 (Young Adults 25-40) Beth Duarte 478-5006 Thursday 6:30 p.m.

QUICK MESSAGE-INFORMATION dial 478-5098 please press Emergency Line for Sickness/Sickness ONLY 1 Prayer Petition Line 2 Mass and Confession Schedule 4 Infant Baptism 5 Marriage (6 Months Marriage Preparation Required) 6 CYO Athletic 478-5027 Senior Nutrition Center 478-5017 RCIA/Adult Confirmation 478-5004

PASTOR’S MESSAGE In today’s Gospel from Matthew 5:13-16 we read: “You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hid- den.” Salt and light are such simple yet profound images for us to meditate upon in regards to our Chris- tian calling. Salt has many uses – especially as a preservative and to enrich the flavor of food. Our life of faith is a journey that has its ups and downs. When we are in a down cycle, we may be overly focused on our own problems and issues and not as aware of those around us. Or we may grow weary of what seems like the dull routine of our daily lives. This gospel passage warns us against disengaging from others, from the Church, from Christ. Only by having an active prayer life can we remain connected to the life source of our faith. Prayer works as a preservative and anchor of our faith. Only by making the connection that our calling requires more than focusing on our own lives and entails giving of ourselves in assisting others can we retain the flavor of our faith. The first reading from Isaiah 58:7-10 prompts us to serve the needy in our midst, the hungry, the homeless and the naked. Isaiah also calls us to a high standard of morality by avoiding op- pression, false accusation, and malicious speech. By treating others with justice and generosity we become a beacon of light for others. Next Sunday we will conduct our annual Archbishop’s Appeal. It is a rare opportunity to help many religious and charitable entities with one singular gift; 23% of the 4.5 million dollar goal goes to Social Ser- vices such as Caritas Legal Services, Catholic Counseling Services, Catholic Healthcare Clinic, Guadalupe Community Center, Guadalupe Home, Pregnancy Services, Domestic Human Trafficking Prevention and Support, Veterans Specific Assistance, Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide, Seton Home, St. Peter-St. Joseph’s Children Home, etc. Think of all of the light that the Appeal spreads throughout our Archdiocese in assisting those in need! May we take time this coming week to reflect upon how we can continue to be salt and light for the world. — Fr. Dennis

Feb. 4 Catholic Seniors’ Conference, BAPTISM CLASSES McDonald Family Center, Doors Open at 7:30 a.m., Feb. 5 7: 30 a.m. Mass Knights of Columbus to Present Baptismal Classes Baptismal Classes February 6, 13 March 6 & 13 Family of the Month (Parish Hall ) 7:30 p.m. (Parish Hall ) 7:30 p.m. Women’s ACTS Retreat Returns to Pre-registration by Pre-registration by The 11:00 a.m. Mass January 28 February 25 Group Baptisms Saturday, Group Baptisms Saturday, Feb 11 St. Matthew Scout Mass February 25 at 11:00 a.m. March 25 at 11:00 a.m. Scouts in Attendance at the Parents & Godparents/ Parents & Godparents/ 5:30 p.m. Mass Sponsors must be in the Sponsors must be in the Church by 10:30 a.m. Church by 10:30 a.m. Scouts Religious Awards To Be Presented Congratulations to the Recipients Parents and Godparents/Sponsors are required to attend all of the monthly classes chosen before or after the baby is born St. Matthew Parishion- ers need to take the classes at St. Matthew’s. Pre-registration is required and “NO” late registrations will be accepted. Registration packets are available at the Administration Building. The child's state birth certificate is required. Godparents/Sponsors from another SACRAMENT OF PENANCE parish may attend classes in their own parish if ON WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY they bring a letter or certificate of completion. Wednesday 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Saturday 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.

NEWLY ENGAGED? SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time; CONGRATULATIONS! World Day for Consecrated Life; Boy Scouting Sunday Our Parish family rejoices with you as you Monday: St. Paul Miki and Companions prepare for this life-long covenant of love. Wednesday St. Jerome Emiliani; We know that these next months will be St. Josephine Bakhita filled with many details planning for your Friday: St. Scholastica; wedding day. In order to help you prepare Tu B’Shvat (the Jewish new year of for your sacramental marriage, take time trees) begins at sunset Saturday: Our Lady of Lourdes; from your busy schedule as soon as pos- Blessed Virgin Mary; sible to contact Judith Poston at 478-5016 World Day of the Sick for Marriage Preparation. Together may you follow the way of love as Christ loved Our you. (Ephesians 5:2). Lady Of Lourdes, CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS FOR Pray THE YEAR 2016 were sent to all pa- For rishioners who contributed $500.00 or Us. more. If you did not receive a copy and need a statement for tax purposes Amen. please contact the administration office at 478-5000. 4

Do you like to sing? St. Matthew’s 9:15 Chorale is looking of new voices. So why not you? It’s a perfect time to join! We’re preparing for Lent, Triduum and Easter and all voices, ages eighteen and up, are needed. Don’t read music? That’s okay. Many of us don’t either. Just come to have fun and join our ministry as we work together praising God through song! We sing all kinds of church music even four - part harmony. Don’t know what vocal part your are? No problem. We’ll test your voice and find out where to put you. Chorale sings Sundays at the 9:15 a.m. Mass and rehearsals Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m. in the church. Interested parties should contact Gail Heaslet at (210) 341-9248 or (210) 632-3880.

2017 ARCHBISHOP’S APPEAL DISCIPLES, SENT BY THE SPIRIT The 2017 Archbishop’s Appeal Campaign has begun. The theme for this year is Disciples, Sent by the Spirit. The Archdiocese Archbishop’s Appeal is $4,500,00. Our parish Goal is $208,838. This week you will receive a letter from Archbishop Gustavo requesting your participation in the 2017 Archbishop’s Appeal. Please respond to his request by pray- ing how you and your family can provide a gift to this year’s Appeal. Your gift to the Appeal will provide housing and basic necessities for the homeless, education and spiritual formation for seminarians and deacons, and evangelization and education initiatives for youth, young adults, and families in our archdiocese. Your generous gift to the Appeal can be made by filling out the pledge card sent to your home or at your parish. Once completed, place your Appeal pledge card in the offertory during Mass. Gifts can also be made online at www.archsa.org/archbishops-appeal or over the phone with the Appeal Office at 210-734-1604. Thank you for your generosity.

2017 Archbishop’s Appeal Prayer Merciful God, You call us to be your disciples to proclaim the Good News to all we meet. You sent us your Holy Spirit to guide us as we carry our your sacred work. Help us to respond to your people in need through the Archbishop’s Appeal, Use our ready hearts and our willing hands to show them the face of your Son Jesus. Unite us as one in mind and heart as we work together to build your kingdom. Bless us as shepherds of your good will and fill us with your Spirit’s gifts. Help us to remember that, like Peter and Andrew, James, John, Mary Magdalen, and like the mother of your Son Jesus We too are called to be your Disciples, Sent by the Spirit. Amen.

NEW AUXILIARY BISHOP OF SAN ANTONIO Pope Francis has named Msgr. Michael Joseph Boulette, founding director of St. Peter upon the Water: A Center for Spiritual Direction and Formation, as auxiliary bishop of the Arch- diocese of San Antonio. The appointment was publicized in Washington on Jan. 23 by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States. Msgr. Boulette was born on June 4, 1950, in Hudson Falls, N.Y. His family moved to Fred- ericksburg when he was nine years old, and he attended St. Mary’s School there. He gradu- ated from St. John Seminary High School in San Antonio in 1968. He received a bachelor’s degree in psychology (summa cum laude) from St. Mary’s University in 1971, a master’s degree in psychology from Trinity University in 1972, and a master of divinity degree for ministry from the University of Notre Dame in 1975. He was ordained to the priesthood on March 19, 1976, the feast of St. Joseph. Msgr. Boulette served as a parochial vicar at St. James Church in Gonzales from 1976 to 1980, followed by service as parochial vicar at St. Ann Church in San Antonio from 1980 to 1983. He ministered as director of Spiritual Formation and Liturgy at Assumption Seminary from 1983 to 1992. During this time, he was appointed coordinator of Hospitality for the papal visit of Pope John Paul II to San Antonio in 1987. Msgr. Boulette undertook a sabbatical from May 1992 to January 1993. During his sabbatical -- in 1993 -- he earned a Doctor of Ministry Degree in Preaching and Worship from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Austin. Upon his return from sabbatical, Msgr. Boulette was appointed pastor of Notre Dame Church in Kerrville from 1993 to 2004. He was then named founding director of St. Peter upon the Water: A Center for Spiritual Direction and Formation in Ingram, in 2004, and he still serves in that position. The Center is a place where people may find spiritual direction and a formation program for spiritual directors. The Center also provides speakers for parish retreats and missions. On March 10, 2005, Msgr. Boulette was appointed chaplain to His Holiness Pope John Paul II. He returned to Notre Dame Parish in Kerrville in 2010 as administrator pro tem, and also served in that capacity until just recently. Msgr. Boulette serves as dean of the Fredericksburg Deanery and a trustee of St. Peter upon the Water: A Center for Spiritual Direction and Formation. He also serves the archdiocese as a member of the Priests’ Personnel Board, the Presbyteral Council, and the College of Consultors to the archbishop. In addition, Msgr. Boulette is well-known throughout the archdiocese as a retreat presenter and parish mission speaker. The Archdiocese of San Antonio comprises the counties of Val Verde, Edwards, Kinney, Real, Uvalde, Gilles- pie, Kerr, Bandera, Medina, Frio, Kendall, Bexar, Atascosa, McMullen, Comal, Guadalupe, Wilson, Gonzales, and Karnes.

WE WELCOME DEACON JOHN OCHIAGHA TO OUR PARISH Deacon John Ochiagha has been assigned to St. Matthew by Archbishop Gustavo Garcia- Siller, M.Sp.S. Deacon Ochiagha and his wife, Rowena, and daughter, Kyrie (19) relocated to San Antonio in 2014 from Arden Hills, Minnesota and have chosen to become members of our parish. He is a Vikings fan! Deacon Ochiagha is the seventh child in a family of eleven children. He is incardinated in the Arch- diocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis (ordained in 2009) and served as a permanent deacon at Saint Odilia Catholic Church in Shoreview. Deacon John and Rowena, have two other children (adult men), Chiji and Amechi, and also a daughter-in-law, Victoria. After terminating with USAA, he resumed his Master of Divinity studies at the Oblate School of The- ology in San Antonio, having begun the program at St. John’s University – School of Theology in Col- legeville, Minnesota. He completed and earned his M.Div. degree from OST in May of 2016. Deacon Ochiagha is currently completing chaplain residency at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System as part of a providential journey on an “180o” trajectory from his former life in the business world in finance and technol- ogy architecture management. In his former roles, Deacon Ochiagha served in the areas of strategic and operational management at IBM, Cray Research, and Boston Scientific; and he also served in executive level roles at American Ex- press and Wells Fargo. He also holds B.A. degree (Accounting and Business Administration and Comput- er Science) and a M.B.A. degree. It has been his goal to pursue hospital chaplaincy, which aligns with his diaconate ministry. We welcome Deacon John and Rowena and Kyrie Ochiagha to our parish as he begins his diaconate ministry here at St. Matthew.

BEGINNING EXPERIENCE WEEKEND RETREAT "Are you or someone you know Divorced, Widowed, or Separated and hurting? The February 10-12, 2017 Beginning Experience Weekend Retreat will help you deal with the grief process. It offers an opportunity for turning the pain of loss into a growth experience. People in any stage of life, male or female, can experience this loss can benefit from the retreat. For more information on how we can help, visit http://www.sanantoniobe.org/, call 210-478-0690, or e-mail [email protected]."

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION When the custom of the stational liturgies was revived in the city of Rome in the early days of the twentieth century, the papal liturgy for Good Friday was appropriately housed in the stational church of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, the Holy Cross of Jerusalem. The church is off the tourist track today, but true pilgrims would never miss it. It stands on the grounds of the Sessorian Palace, the home of the Empress St. Helena, mother of Constantine. She dedicated her life to finding the true cross of Christ in Jerusalem, and desired to found a church in Rome for people who could not make the long and dangerous trip to the Holy Land. Eventually, it came to house relics of the cross. When the pope fled the city of Rome for Avignon, the religious institutions of Rome collapsed and the church was abandoned. Centuries later it was given into the care of monks. Amazingly, it concealed a forgotten treasure. In 1492 repairmen took down a brick wall and discovered a niche with the inscription “Title of the Cross,” and within, an ancient wooden tablet on which was carved the inscription dictated by Pilate for the cross of Christ in Hebrew, Latin, and Greek. No one is certain that this is authentic, although its discovery was enough to give the church great prestige among pilgrims. The veneration of the relic of the cross located here was a factor in shaping our restored Holy Week. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

e offer our condolences and sympathies to the families of our parishioners who have recently died. Please remember them in your prayers. W Maria Laura Molina, wife of Richard Molina Eleanor Orey, mother of Bruce Orey Russell Tracy, husband of Leonarda Tracy

School Office Hours are: 7:30 a.m.— 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday Please contact Bonnie Marx, 478-5044 for more information.

GIVING When you give, see that you give that which multiplies in giving. —Raymond Lull

POPULARITY Avoid popularity if you would have peace. —Abraham Lincoln 10

75th ANNIVERSARY— St. Mary Magdalen School is elated to celebrate our 75th Anniversary this October. We would like to invite each of you to our Gala Festivities. Please take a moment to visit our website http:// smms75thanniversarygala.com and RSVP. If you have ever attended St. Mary Magdalen or are one of our Alumni, please contact [email protected] to update your contact information so that we can continue to share your achievements, joys, and milestones through life. You have been a part of our history, now be a part of our Future.

THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE VOLUNTEERS FOR TAX PREPARATION As children we sang the lively song This AARP is in need of volunteers to assist low Little Light of Mine. The words, of course, are income and elderly taxpayers in preparing based on today’s Gospel, in which we are called their 2016 tax returns. Training and all ma- terials will be provided. Contact Bill Gog- as disciples to be salt and light for the world. gins 210-492-1508 for information or hhtp:// Children are uninhibited about sharing their tinyurl.com/AARPTax-AideApplication to faith. It’s only when we grow older that we volunteer. prefer to hide our light under a bushel basket because our culture tends not to emphasize discipleship. The message in this week’s readings is clear: in order to give glory to God through our discipleship, we must show the light of Christ in our words and deeds. Not an easy thing for inhibited adults. Often we may think of salt and light in terms of what we do for others, but it can be just as important not to do something, such as getting angry with the stranger on the road, or telling an offen- sive joke. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. 11

13 CLASES DE CONFIRMACION

La Iglesia de San Mateo estará iniciando sus clases de Confirmación para mayores de 18 años el 6 de enero, 2017 en el salón 104 del McDonald Center de 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. El curso consta de diez sesiones y la última será el 10 de marzo, también habrá un retiro el sábado 4 de marzo. Su sacramento lo recibirán en la Parroquia de San Mateo a fines de abril o principios de mayo. Habrá un costo de $30.00 para cubrir los materiales. Las personas interesadas favor de hablar a:

Lupita Ramos: 210-288-9748 Rosaura Davis: 210-215-8327

ST. MATTHEW SENIOR CENTER IS OPEN MONDAY ART GROUP THRU FRIDAY FROM 7 AM UNTIL NOON. MEMBERSHIP The Senior Center Art Group meets on Thursday mornings in IS OPEN TO ANY SENIOR WHO IS 60 YEARS OF AGE OR the Parish Hall from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM. OLDER, AND WHO RESIDES IN BEXAR COUNTY. OUR If you are 60 years of age, or older and like to paint, come and GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, FRIENDLY, AND join this very friendly, and talented group on Thursday morning. INTERESTING PLACE WHERE OUR SENIOR CITIZENS The Senior Center hosts a very talented group of artists whose CAN COME AND SPEND SOME TIME WITH OTHER creations have won awards throughout the city. Instruction is SENIORS. NEW FRIENDSHIPS HAVE BEEN MADE AND offered with this class. Don’t delay! Come and spend a couple of SOME OLD FRIENDSHIPS HAVE BEEN RENEWED. relaxing hours on Thursday mornings with this dedicated group VARIOUS ACTIVITIES ARE SPONSORED BY ST. of seniors. MATTHEW PARISH DURING THE MORNING HOURS. THE CITY OF SAN ANTONIO, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN ART GROUP INSTRUCTOR NEEDED SERVICES, SENIOR SERVICES DIVISION, PROVIDES THE The Thursday morning Art Group is currently in need of an art CENTER MEMBERS WITH A NUTRITIOUS LUNCH FROM instructor. 11:15 AM TO 11:30 AM EVERY DAY. THIS IS A VOLUNTEER POSITION. The group meets from OUR SENIOR CENTER IS NOT CAPABLE OF CARING FOR 8:30 AM until 11:00 AM every Thursday. THOSE SENIORS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. MEMBERS OF If you have a background in art and are interested in ST. MATTHEW SENIOR CENTER NEED TO BE ABLE TO volunteering and working with our talented senior citizens, PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTIVITIES OF THE SENIOR please call Georgia in the Senior Center office at 210-478-5017 CENTER WITHOUT REQUIRING SPECIALIZED for more details. ATTENTION TO THEIR NEEDS. Pre-registration is required for the lunch program. HAIRCUTS 1FOR SENIORS TEMPORARILY If you are interested in becoming a member, or have any DISCONTINUED questions concerning the Senior Center, please call the Senior The haircuts for seniors that have previously been offered on Center at 210-478-5024. Monday mornings in the Parish hall have been temporarily discontinued until further notice. WEEKLY ACTIVITIES We hope to have them back on the schedule in the near future. The following activities start at 9:00 AM and end at 11:00 AM. Monday – Bingo JEWELRY CLASS (For seniors 60 years young or a little Tuesday – Quilting Group (Quilting group is filled to capacity. older) No new members will be accepted at this time. No instruction is If you like to be creative and if you like jewelry, this is the place offered with this group) for you to come on Thursday mornings. This class is open to Tuesday - Bunco both men and women. Wednesday, - Bingo. Bring your own beads and your own jewelry tools. Meet other Thursday – Jewelry Making, Mexican dominoes, Art Group creative, talented individuals who share your same interest in Friday – Bingo jewelry. Make new friends while sharing your ideas and learning from others. CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 No donations are required. The Senior Center will be closed on Wednesday, February 22, Instruction is offered on the 2nd Thursday of each month only. for the city-wide Spring Fling celebration at the Convention Call 210 478-5024 for more information, or just show up on the Center. The Spring Fling is held every year for registered designated Thursday mornings. members of the Senior Centers in San Antonio.

DIVINE MERCY CENACLE Welcomes you to participate in WIDOW/WIDOWER: an evening of song, prayer, COPING WITH LOSS GROUP discussion of Scripture and the Grieving is a very powerful emotional journey writings of St. Faustina. This that helps you adapt to drastic changes in your devotional community gathers life. Sharing and walking with others who have on the second and fourth experienced this type of loss is very helpful and Monday of each month in the healing. This support group meets the first and McDonald Family Center third Tuesday of every month in Rm. 104, MFC. Rm. 104, from 7:00 — 8:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Lupe and/ Contact: Glen & Charlotte or Bruce Orey, 348-6199. Jones, 479-0039.

15 16 ANOINTING OF THE SICK The practice of offering the Sacrament of the Sick will take place on the second Sunday of this month, following the 12:45 Liturgy. This anointing is not a Mass. The format used is called “Anointing Outside Mass.” Fr. Dennis wishes to inform the parish as a whole that the Sacrament of the Sick is for the following: those who are sick, those facing surgery, those with a disease or illness, the aged and anyone who needs God’s healing presence in other areas of their lives. The following is the outline of the service that will be used February 12 for the Anointing of the Sick. It will begin approximately at 2:00 p.m. and conclude within 30-35 minutes afterwards. Outline of the Rite Introductory Rites Greeting Sprinkling with Holy Water Instruction Penitential Rite Liturgy of the Word Reading(s) Response Liturgy of the Anointing Litany Laying on of Hands Prayer over the Oil Anointing Prayer after Anointing The Lord’s Prayer Concluding Rite Blessing

From Bits & Pieces

17 February 4 & 5, 2017, after all Masses

Our own St. Vincent de Paul

18 YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS

If you love nature, you will find beauty everywhere. ~ Vincent Van Gogh

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. February 4 & 5 – Souper Bowl of Caring – after all masses except 6 pm on Sunday – Help the youth of the parish to collect money for our very own St. Vincent de Paul at a time when the most money is spent on food to watch the big game, while many families don’t even have a warm bowl of soup to eat. Won’t you help? **Service hour opportunity** 2. February 11 & 12 – Girls Night In – See below for more information 3. Stations of the Cross – Youth Ministry will be performing the Stations of the Cross at 2pm on Good Friday, April 14th. In order to perform, we need several actors and techies to help. Practices begin Thursday, February 16th at 6:45 pm at the Vance Jackson house. If you would like to help, contact Michelle Weekley at 478-5011. It is quite possible to get all 20 hours for Confirmation with this activity. **Service hour opportunity** 4. February 25 – Family Movie Night – 6:30 pm in the Parish Hall. Come join us for the movie “Beauty and the Beast”, the animated version, as everyone gets ready for the brand new movie of “Beauty and the Beast.” This event is free, with free popcorn and lemonade. Bring the whole family!

RELIGIOUS ED CLASSES (FRESHMAN AND CONFIRMATION) Classes started Sunday, September 18th and are held in the St. Matthew’s School from 7:15 pm to 8:30 pm. No more registrations will be taken after September 25th. ALL OF OUR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TEACHERS ARE VOLUNTEERS. STUDENTS SHOULD GO TO THE CAFETERIA TO FIND OUT WHICH CLASSROOMS THEY WILL BE ASSIGNED TO. Call Michelle Weekley if you have any questions at 210-478-5011. Class Schedule for February: February 5 – No Classes due to Super Bowl. February 12 – All Classes in session February 19 – No Classes due to President’s Day February 26 – All Classes in session

**We now have our Confirmation dates!!! Here is when they are and which classes will be doing which one. If for some reason your Candidate cannot do their date they are scheduled for, please contact Michelle Weekley as soon as possible.

April 6th 7 pm with Archbishop Gustavo Mrs. Fuhrmann’s class Ms. Fallon’s class Mrs. Jilek’s class Mr. Dreyer’s class Mr. Ullrich’s class

April 27th 7 pm with Bishop Pfeiffer Mr. Hannie’s class Mr. Michaud’s class Mr. & Mrs. Putz’s class Mr. Gomez’s class Ms. Lutz’s class

Practice for the April 6th Confirmation will be April 2nd at 7:15 pm in the church, and practice for the April 27th Confirmation will be on April 23rd at 7:15 pm in the church. More information will be provided as we get closer regarding appropriate dress, photographer, etc. at the March 26th Parent Meeting. Please make sure all your paperwork (except the Service hours sheet – that is due by April 2nd) is turned in or your candidate may not be confirmed. Any questions, contact Michelle Weekley at 478-5011.

T3: The Teen Bible Timeline Join us for T3: The Teen Bible Timeline, a Bible study for teens by Mark Hart. Mark Hart makes the Bible come alive for Catholic teens by unpacking God’s Word in a way they can relate to and understand. T3 teaches teens the Bible following the fascinating story of Scripture and showing the “big picture” of salvation history. You will come to see the Bible as a relevant part of your life! Take this time to learn more about your faith and how it evolved! Call Michelle Weekley at 478-5011 for more information. Class Schedule for February: February 5 – No Classes due to Super Bowl. February 12 – All Classes in session February 19 – No Classes due to President’s Day February 26 – All Classes in session RCIA FOR TEENS This program is designed for any teenager who would like to know more about the Catholic faith, as well as for any teenager who would like to prepare to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. If a teen has been baptized, but has not received first Eucharist or Cont. next page

19 Youth Ministry Cont. Confirmation, these classes will guide him/her through the preparation process for these sacraments. Classes started September 18th. If you have any questions, please call Michelle Weekley at 478-5011.

Class Schedule for February: February 5 – Class in session February 12 – Class in session February 19 – Class in session February 25 – Rite of Election Retreat (9-4 pm mandatory) February 26 – Class in session

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP Youth Group is for all teenagers who are classified as High School students. The meetings are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. at 11039 Vance Jackson Dr. (the pink brick house just past the fire station). If you are interested in joining with a group who share your Catholic Christian beliefs, come and be a part of the great social and spiritual activities that members of the Youth Group participate in. There is free food too!!! Call Michelle Weekley at 478-5011 for additional information. Meeting for February: February 1 – Models of the Church - Meeting 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the VJ February 4 – Youth Spectacular – St. Mary’s University 8 am to 6 pm February 4 & 5 – Souper Bowl of Caring – after each mass, but the 6 pm on Sunday, in the church February 8 – Valentine’s Meeting 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the VJ February 15 – Meeting 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the VJ February 22 – Meeting 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the VJ

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP T.A.G (Tweens and God) If you are a middle schooler and would like the opportunity to share in social and spiritual activities with your friends, we meet twice a month from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Vance Jackson House (11039 Vance Jackson – the pink house just past the fire station). We have all kinds of fun things to do, and we feed you too! If you would like to come and join us please call Michelle Weekley at 478-5011. See you there! Meetings for February: February 12 – Valentine’s Meeting, 5 – 6:30 pm at the VJ February 26 – Meeting 5-6:30 pm at the VJ

FREEDOM FINDERS – YOUNG ADULT GROUP If you are 18 years of age and older, and want to connect with Christ and old friends, as well as meet new people in your St. Matthew Community?! Well, then come join the Freedom Finders Young Adult Group! Our goal is to continue to strengthen and intensify our relationship with each other as Brothers and Sisters in Christ. We will address current issues, hot topics and participate in activities that will rejuvenate our urge to serve The Lord and our community. We meet on Mondays from 7 – 9 pm at the Vance Jackson House (11039 Vance Jackson) Meeting for February: February 6 – Meeting 7 – 9 pm at the VJ February 13 – Friendship Exchange Day, 7 – 9 pm at the VJ February 20 – No Meeting due to President’s Day February 27 – Meeting 7-9 pm at the VJ

SOUPER BOWL OF CARING Here is your chance to make a difference in the world! How? By getting involved with the Souper Bowl of Caring! February 5th is Super Bowl Sunday, yes, it is the biggest game of the year, with more food being bought and served than any other holiday, including Christmas and Thanks- giving! But do you have any idea how many families and their kids go hungry every year, right here in the United States? That is where Souper Bowl of Caring comes in to utilize the Super Bowl Weekend to mobilize youth to fight hunger and poverty in their local communities by trans- forming Super Bowl Weekend into the nation’s largest youth-led weekend of giving and serving! Won’t you join us and donate? Youth support is greatly appreciated!

HIGH SCHOOL SPRING RETREAT The High School Spring Retreat will be held during the weekend of 3 to 5 March 2017 at TECABOCA in Mountain Home/Ingram, Texas. All teams are welcome and confirmation candidates are encouraged to attend. Our theme is: Nothing Can Separate Us. The purpose of teen retreats is to guide our students in their spiritual journey. Registration forms for the retreat will be available soon. Plan to join us!!!

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS NIGHT IN Calling all High School girls – this is a night for you ! Come join us for the Youth Ministry’s High School Girls Night In – February 11th and 12th. A night of self-discovery and a call to strengthen your relationship with God! There will be movies, discussions, activities and more. You can register now! Registration forms are available on the website and at the administration building. Call Michelle Weekley at 478-5011 for more information! Bring a friend! Registration is limited and it fills up fast, don’t miss your chance to have an awesome weekend with just the girls!

20 PRAYER LIST MASS REMEMBRANCES Please pray for those suffering from illness that they may find WEEK OF FEBRUARY 6—12, 2017 relief from their burdens, especially: Mon. — 6:00 a.m. — Rev. Stephen White, MSC  Baby Addison Hector Gallegos Amanda Perez Mon. — 8:15 a.m. — Nellene Ehrler  Marietta Alba Ana R. Garcia Bea Perez Julie Dotson (Recovery) Yasmein Alnawafleh Brian Joseph Garcia Dominic Perez Mon. — 12:05 noon — Manuela Ramirez  Irma Alonzo Emily Ann Garcia Flor Perez Frank Moynihan  Dolores Arismendez Kristina Garcia Margaret Perez Mon. — 6:00 p.m. — Margaret Trejo  Stephanie Arroyo Sean David Garcia Fr. Christopher Phillips Rev. John Joseph Daly  Marlene Blake Helen Garza Caityln Poelter

Joan Bleir Albert Georges Sandy Porter Tues. — 6:00 a.m. — Special Intention Rhiannon Bleir Georges Family Sue Porter Tues. — 8:15 a.m. — Louis Poth (Birthday) Robert Bleir Kathy Gisin Grace Ramirez Sylvia Gonzales (Recovery) Edith Barbin J. Gonzalez Roland Ramirez Tues. — 12:05 noon — Dr. Miguel Najera  Dinah Braun Sylvia Griffith Reyna Ramos Mr. & Mrs. Roberto Sanchez (Special Intention) George Braun Shirley Grossman Ava M. Reyes Tues. — 6:00 p.m. — Sylvia Fuentes  Betty Burke Jerry Gueldner Paula G. Reyers Gaspal Jang Family (Special Intention) Charles Burke Kristin Gutierrez Genevieve Ruiz

David Burke Cindy Hart Mary Ruiz Wed. — 6:00 a.m.— Rev. Don Shepanski  Julian Burke, Jr. Dale Hart, Jr. Rafael Ruiz, Jr. Diego Pena  Jeannine Campion Dale Hart, III Rafael Ruiz, Sr. Wed. — 8:15 a.m. — Tayior Gluhak (Birthday) John “Jack” Carroll Lindsey Hart Ruben Ruiz, Jr. Tian Hua Lao  Steve Carroll Alvah C. Hawkins D. Russell Wed. — 12:05 noon — Janey & Steve (Healing) Terri Carrington Maureen Herbert John Ruttan Vic Flieller (Birthday) Susan Chartier Stafford Herbert Jose Luis Segura Wed. — 6:00 p.m. —Brooks Hamilton  T. Chavez Ann Hoelscher Stan Serafin Myung Ho Lee Family (Special Intention) Viola Cobos John Hoelscher Lucy Seta

T. Collins Michelle Huff Wayne Slater Thurs. — 6:00 a.m. — In Honor of the Holy Spirit Bettie Conrad William Huff, V Sylvia Smith In Honor of Sto. Nino de Cebu Salud Contreras Melissa Iltis Rose Sonnen Thurs. — 8:15 a.m. — Faustino Villarreal  Nancy Coolbaugh Bob Jackson Karen Sturdivant Thurs. — 12:05 noon — Rev. Thomas Murphy  Donna Coppola Mose Jang Andrea Sutherland Thurs. — 6:00 p.m. — Deacon Tony Rivera  M. Coward Josephine Johnson Louise Taylor & Family Mose & Elizabeth Jang (Recovery) Rev. Tony Cummins Jennifer Joseph Joan Lamm Tennant

Pauline Davidson Helen C. Kaplow Charlene Tonning Fri. — 6:00 a.m. — Joan Hahn (Recovery) Carmen De Leon Becky Leyva Ethna Torres Fri. — 8:15 a.m. — Eleanor Orey  John J. De Leon, Jr. Dolores Ludolph Manny Torres Fri. — 12:05 noon — Lucy Shaw  Michael De Leon Anne Manganelli Kathy Toudouze In Honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary Phillip De Leon Tammy McCloud Maurice Trial Fri. — 6:00 p.m. — Aurora Garza  Margaret DeMunbrun Jason McClung Ernesto Valdez William Sutherland  Clara Maria DiBlasi Dorothy McGinnis Maria Luisa Villarreal Carolyn Walton David Dilley Joe Medellin Irene Weber Sat. — 8:15 a.m. — Lawrence Ruzicka (Birthday) Sr. Shelia Donegan Grisel Mejia Anny Weekley Sat. — 5:30 p.m. — Valentine Zakrzewski  Julie Dotson Rachel Meyer Cres Wellman Henry V. Almaguer, Jr. (Birthday) Vicki Dotson Lillie Moczygemba Tom Wenckens Elizabeth Elliott Cuca Montecel Juliana Wetmore Sun. — 7:30 a.m. — Living & Deceased Members of the Enrique Espinosa Olga Moran Myra Wiatrek Men’s Club/Holy Name Society Eugenio Espinoza Virginia Morrow Jennifer Wimmer Dale Davis  Elda Maria Estrada Kanneth Narendorf Sherri Wimmer Sun. — 9:15 a.m. — Hurta Bauer  Teresa Estrada Kathy Nichols Susan Wonder Anastasia Theis  Diane Farrell Cathy Oaks E. Wurz Sun. — 11:00 a.m. — Jesse Cantu  Veronica Nicole Finnie Rachel Olvera Msgr. Mike Yarbrough Ko Reh & Hla Chey Moe Family (Special Intention) Justin Flowe Bruce Orey Bernard Zarazua Sun. — 11:15 a.m. — For the Parishioners Tracie Foreman Angie Pearson Sun. — 12:45 p.m. — Maria Luisa Villarreal (Healing) Louie Fuentes Uva Perches Rosalinda Ellizondo  Sun. — 6:00 p.m. — Caecilia Jang  The right of way is not worth dying for!

READINGS FOR THE WEEK PRESIDER SCHEDULE Monday: Gn 1:1-19; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, FEBRUARY 11/12, 2017 35c; Mk 6:53-56 Sat. — 5:30 p.m. — Fr. Dennis Aréchiga Tuesday: Gn 1:20 — 2:4a; Ps 8:4-9; Mk 7:1-13 Sun. — 7:30 a.m. — Fr. James Adame, OSST Wednesday: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, Sun. — 9:15 a.m. — Fr. Jake Empereur, SJ 29bc-30; Mk 7:14-23 Sun. — 11:00 a.m. — Fr. Dennis Aréchiga Thursday: Gn 2:18-25; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 7:24-30 Sun. — 11:15 a.m. — Fr. Juan Alfaro Friday: Gn 3:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 7:31-37 Sun. — 12:45 p.m. — Fr. Michel Bineen, CICM Saturday: Gn 3:9-24; Ps 90:2-6, 12-13; Mk 8:1-10 Sun. — 6:00 p.m. — Fr. Dennis Aréchiga Sunday: Sir 15:15-20; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34; 1 Cor 2:6-10; Mt 5:17-37 [20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37]

LITURGY OF THE HOURS — Psalms I

THE BLESSED SACRAMENT CANDLES will burn this week for the special intention of Benjamin & Ava Falcon.

THE SANCTUARY LAMP will burn this week for the recovery of Joan Hahn.

MASS ATTENDANCE for: January 28/29 — 3,746

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